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Dealer Ops & Leadership
4 Key Strategies Every Dealer Needs to Implement Now
I’ve worked with my fair share of dealerships over the years, and I’ve seen firsthand how fragmented technology, shifting consumer behavior, and rising costs can slow even the best teams down. Every dealer I speak with wants to improve the custom
Mar 25, 2025
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Insights from CES 2025: The Convergence of In-Cabin Sensing and Software-Defined Vehicles
As regulatory frameworks such as the EU’s Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) near enforcement, automotive OEMs increasingly integrate in-cabin sensing technologies with software-defined vehicle architectures. This shift, evident at CES
Mar 20, 2025
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From Skepticism to Confidence, Upselling Strategies That Work
Upselling for car dealerships can be more challenging than it seems. Many car buyers view such offers with skepticism, often perceiving them as profit-driven tactics. According to an AutoTrader report, 48 percent of buyers believe dealerships priorit
Mar 17, 2025
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The Missing Ingredient With Today’s Digital Deal Jackets
Today’s leading auto retailers widely recognize the significance of digital deal jackets in their operations. These comprehensive electronic records have transformed legacy dealership processes, covering all aspects of vehicle sales. However, j
Mar 12, 2025
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Mastering the Pendulum Swing: Navigating Dealership Leadership Overreach with Precision
In today’s rapidly evolving automotive retail landscape, the interplay between outstanding service and effective sales is more critical than ever. At the heart of this evolution lies strong leadership—a commitment to leadership development, a res
Mar 11, 2025
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Understanding How The U.S. Treasury Views The Use of AI in Auto Finance
On December 19, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published a comprehensive report examining the applications, benefits, and challenges of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the financial services sector. This report expands on the Treasury̵
Mar 7, 2025
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How More Auto Lenders Are “Pledging” Electronic Loan Assets
Financial institutions today are constantly seeking innovative ways to optimize their liquidity and capital utilization strategies. One such method that has gained significant traction, particularly in the auto loan sector, is the practice of pledgin
Mar 4, 2025
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Where Do Dealers See Opportunities Selling F&I Products In 2025?
The automotive industry is experiencing a noticeable shift in consumer behavior and market dynamics, particularly in regard to Finance and Insurance (F&I) products. Of course, auto dealers are facing both challenges and opportunities in selling t
Mar 3, 2025
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Optimizing Automotive Industry Talent Evaluation
In today’s workplace, talent decisions have never carried greater weight. The pandemic reshaped how and where we work, while new generations of employees bring fresh expectations for collaboration, empathy, and purpose. Meanwhile, the automotive in
Feb 28, 2025